NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
Ocean Fisheries Port Sampler - Scientific Technician 2 - Career Seasonal - 2026-00867
Clallam County – Other, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$3,581/mo - $4,771/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Scientific Technician 2 for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. This role involves collecting data essential for managing ocean fisheries and providing customer service to fishers while ensuring the conservation of native fish resources.
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Responsibilities
Collect accurate catch effort and biological data from the ocean recreational and commercial troll fisheries through standardized angler interviews, proper fish handling and examination of marine fish catch, accurate species identification, and the collection of various biological data
Provide daily feedback and assessments on sampling protocols and field procedures that influence the statistical validity of data used by ocean fishery managers
Record, summarize, and organize field data using electronic devices, software programs, and paper forms
Engage routinely with sport, tribal, and commercial fishermen to explain WDFW research projects, procedures, and objectives
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science and two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of school science and two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with marine fishery sampling
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with salmonid identification in their ocean phase
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with collection of catch and effort data from ocean fisheries
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with recording and synchronizing data using electronic devices and paper forms error-free
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with sampling objectives and methodologies including fish handling, species identification, standardized interviews, CWT wanding technique, Chinook DNA, and scale collection
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with disseminating accurate information on ocean seasons and management actions to the public
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with providing insights and feedback concerning sampling activities and staff performance to the supervisor
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with ensuring and promoting the safety of individuals, staff, constituents, and the public
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with ensuring that assigned equipment is properly maintained, kept clean, and in good repair
Six (6) months or more of experience in/with working outdoors on docks and on unstable surfaces in inclement weather
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
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